Africa - Second Phase of the Regional Disease Surveillance Systems Enhancement (REDISSE) Project : Environmental Assessment (Vol. 3) : Updated Environmental and Social Management Framework for Nigeria

The development objective of the Second Phase of the Regional Disease Surveillance Systems Enhancement (REDISSE) Project for Africa is to strengthen national and regional cross-sectoral capacity for collaborative disease surveillance and epidemic preparedness in West Africa. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) the contractor shall ensure that construction materials such as sand, quarry stone, soils or any other construction materials are acquired from approved suppliers; (2) during operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors, and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; (3) waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from construction activities; (4) provision of personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment, and supplies; (5) wastewater treatment facilities are appropriately able to administer sewage handling processes that are designed to inactivate infectious agents; (6) supervision of renovation of infrastructure for isolation facilities in selected hospitals; (7) training of health workers, risk communication focal person, and media personnel on Coronavirus 2019 (COVID -19) risk communication and community engagement; (8) ensure that testing and treatment centers are disability inclusive; and (9) maintain privacy and confidentiality of those seeking healthcare and those who may be part of any contact investigation.